The fire was caused by a gas heater that overturned, leading to an explosion of a gas cylinder, according to police and firefighters.
Eight people sustained burns and required hospitalization while around 30 individuals were evacuated from the U Kojota restaurant and a nearby building.
It took more than 60 firefighters until 1 a.m. to control the fire, which started before midnight on Saturday.
Most Mayor Marek Hrvol described the incident as the worst tragedy the city has experienced in recent times.
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